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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LB09 LJEMOT history

LB09 LJE is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2024
Mileage
119,417 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LJE was last recorded at 119,417 miles on 1 Dec 2023, 18,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2019: 8,803 miles, lower than 82,470 miles on 29 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,793 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
18,624 miles
Average per year
7,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,417 miles
  • 2022 – 100,793 miles
  • 2021 – 96,218 miles
  • 2020 – 92,078 miles
  • 2019 – 88,017 miles
  • 2018 – 82,470 miles
  • 2017 – 76,487 miles
  • 2016 – 70,153 miles
  • 2015 – 55,712 miles
  • 2014 – 46,162 miles
  • 2013 – 39,719 miles
  • 2012 – 32,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,417 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Third row seat belts not checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,417 miles (+18,624)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    342655616057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,793 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,793 miles
    Test number
    384809377269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,792 miles (+4,574)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,792 miles
    Test number
    903649730205
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    996801100363
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail96,218 miles (+4,140)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    814200650419
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass92,078 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,078 miles
    Test number
    124267743198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail92,078 miles (+4,061)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,078 miles
    Test number
    449950671940
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass88,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,017 miles
    Test number
    495874625736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    611175279890
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryThird row seat belts not checked

  10. Fail8,803 miles (-73,667)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,803 miles
    Test number
    818709313048
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThird row seat belts not checked

  11. Pass82,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,470 miles
    Test number
    593761295728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail82,470 miles (+5,983)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,470 miles
    Test number
    199436210036
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass76,487 miles (+6,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,487 miles
    Test number
    478886999598
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryChild seat

  14. Pass70,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    905900366301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,153 miles (+14,441)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    269332484964
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail55,712 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,712 miles
    Test number
    306759905451
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,712 miles (+9,550)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,712 miles
    Test number
    508979905253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,162 miles (+6,443)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    406202314273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,719 miles
    Test number
    467413003233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,718 miles (+7,502)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,718 miles
    Test number
    267873503256
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass32,216 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,216 miles
    Test number
    226614012220
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyers starting to wear on inner edges

  22. Fail32,216 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,216 miles
    Test number
    427714312294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyers starting to wear on inner edges

Questions about LB09 LJE

Does LB09 LJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 LJE expired on 8 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LJE?
The MOT on LB09 LJE expired on 8 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 LJE done?
LB09 LJE was recorded at 119,417 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2023, an average of 7,695 miles a year.
Has LB09 LJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LJE has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB09 LJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 LJE find?
LB09 LJE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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